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August 16, 2023

23-05 / OPEN TEXTILES

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Todd Mickley, Publicity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JUDITH ROSS OF CAMANCHE, IOWA TOOK PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW AT THE 152ND ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S OPEN TEXTILE SHOW

MORRISON, ILL.- Judith Ross of Camanche, Iowa took Premier Exhibitor Honors for the Second year in a row at the 152nd Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Textile Show.

AWARDS

Premier Exhibitor Trophy By KAST Laser Creations, Morrison

Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Judge’s Choice Quilt ($25 Gift Certificate by Keep You Sewing, Clinton, IA)

Nancy K Hook, Morrison for Fused AppliquÇ

Best of Show Afghan (By KAST Laser Creations, Morrison)

Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison for Crochet Ripple

Best Of Show Picture

Kerensa K Pink, Sterling with Christmas Picture

SMALL PICTURE BEST OF SHOW AWARDS

($25 Gift Certificates From The Frame Shoppe, Sterling, Il)

Christmas

Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

Any Other Holiday

Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA

LARGE PICTURE BEST OF SHOW AWARDS

($50 Gift Certificate from The Frame Shoppe, Sterling, IL)

Christmas

Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

Any Other Holiday

Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

AFGHANS

Crochet Granny

1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Helen Null, Morrison

Crochet Ripple

1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Helen Null, Morrison

Crochet Shell Stitch

1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Helen Null, Morrison

Crochet 2 Or More Stitches

1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Helen Null, Morrison; 3. Chris Grennan, Sterling

Any Other Crocheted Afghan

1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Helen Null, Morrison; 3. Chris Grennan, Sterling

Any Knit Afghan

3. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

Miscellaneous

1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison

INFANTS AFGHANS

Crochet Granny

1. Taylor L Swanstrom, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison

Crochet Ripple

1. Helen Null, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Crochet Shell Stitch

1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Helen Null, Morrison

Crochet Any Other

1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Helen Null, Morrison; 3. Jean Tichler, Morrison

Any Other Infants Afghan

2. Helen Null, Morrison

BED QUILTS

Machine Pieced, using up to 10 different Fabrics

1. Connie Pruis, Morrison; 2. Ellen Feltes, Morrison; 3. Arden Wimer, Morrison

Machine Pieced, using over 10 different Fabrics

1. Nancy K Hook, Morrison; 2. Arden Wimer, Morrison

Fused AppliquÇ

1. Nancy K Hook, Morrison

Machine Quilted

1. Nancy K Hook, Morrison

Hand AppliquÇ

1. Ellen Feltes, Morrison

SMALL/LAP QUILT

Fused AppliquÇ

1. Nancy K Hook, Morrison

Pieced

1. Nancy K Hook, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison

Recycled Quilt

1. Jillian Stange, Sterling; 2. Kelsey Rumfelt, Morrison

Machine Quilted

1. Nancy K Hook, Morrison

Hand AppliquÇ

1. Sue E Austin, Sterling

INFANT QUILT

Embroidery/Cross Stitch

2. Kelsey Rumfelt, Morrison

Pieced

1. Betty Halgren, Sterling; 2. Jillian Stange, Sterling; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Machine Quilted

1. Mary Vos, Morrison,

Tied Comforter

1. Mary Vos, Morrison,

WALL HANGING

Pieced

1. Arden Wimer, Morrison; 2. Jillian Stange, Sterling

Made With Printed Panel

1. Arden Wimer, Morrison; 2. Jillian Stange, Sterling

Machine Quilted

1. Arden Wimer, Morrison; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Jillian Stange, Sterling

Fused Applique

1. Nancy K Hook, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Wool Applique

1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison

QUILTED ITEMS

Bag, Purse, Tote, Etc

1. Mary Vos, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Jillian Stange, Sterling

Miscellaneous

1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison

Table Runner

1. Lorna Temple, Morison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Jillian Stange, Sterling

FLEECE

Clothing

1. Lorna Temple, Morison

Blanket Large, over 36″

2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

Scarf

1. Lorna Temple, Morison

Miscellaneous

1. Lorna Temple, Morison

PILLOWS

Embroidered

1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison

Counted Cross Stitch

2. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison

Embroidered

1. Lorna Temple, Morison

Patchwork/Pieced

1. Lorna Temple, Morison; 2. Christy M Abell, Tampico; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna

Any Other

1. Lorna Temple, Morison; 2. Christy M Abell, Tampico; 3. Jillian Stange, Sterling

PILLOW SLIPS

Hand Embroidered

1. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison

Cross Stitch

2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Any Other

1. Lorna Temple, Morison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison

GUEST TOWELS

Any Other

2. Jean Tichler, Morrison

DOILY

Crochet Under 6″

2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Crochet 6″ To 13″

1. Helen Null, Morrison; 2. Anya Baker, Morrison; 3. Connie Pruis, Morrison

Crochet 13″ Or Larger

1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Helen Null, Morrison

Any Other

2. Anya Baker, Morrison

LINENS

Place Mats (2) Any Method

1. Christy M Abell, Tampico; 2. Chris Vanburen-Schrader, Morrison; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna

Dresser Scarf Or Table Runner Hand Embroidered

1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

PICTURES

Miscellaneous

1. Penny Dyke, Morrison; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Quotation/Whimsical

1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison

Bird Or Animal

1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 3. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

Figure Or Portrait

2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

Farm Scene

1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

Flower/Still Life

2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

Christmas

1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 2. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 3. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison

Any Other Holiday

1. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 3. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison

Patriotic

1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 2. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison

Miscellaneous

1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

Quotation/Whimsical

1. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA

Bird Or Animal

1. Nancy Howson, Clinton, IA; 2. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison

Christmas

1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Any Other Holiday

1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

CHRISTMAS ARTICLES

Stocking Other Than Listed Elsewhere

1. Rebecca Albrecht, Morrison; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 3. Kelsey Rumfelt, Morrison

Textile Ornament

1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Vivian Baker, Morrison; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna

Crochet Ornament

2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison

Doll Or Animal

1. Mary Vos, Morrison,

Counted Cross Stitch Christmas Article

2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

Tree Skirt

1. Jillian Stange, Sterling

HANDMADE DOLL & ANIMAL

Crochet Animal

1. Anya Baker, Morrison

Crochet Doll

1. Anya Baker, Morrison

Miscellaneous Doll Or Animal

2. Vivian Baker, Morrison

Stuffed Toy Or Animal

1. Kate Henson, Morrison; 2. Lorna Temple, Morison

Needle Felted Animal

2. Vivian Baker, Morrison

Bear

1. Jillian Stange, Sterling

KITCHEN ARTICLES

Crochet Potholders (pair)

1. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Any Other Potholder (pair)

1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 2. Christy M Abell, Tampico; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison

Refrigerator/Appliance Towel

1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison

Any Other Kitchen Article

1. Lorna Temple, Morison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 3. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison

Coasters

1. Christy M Abell, Tampico; 2. Kate Henson, Morrison; 3. Karen Hoffman, Savanna

Kitchen Towel

1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 2. Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Jean Tichler, Morrison

Days Of The Week Towels, set of 7

1. Betty Halgren, Sterling

MISCELLANEOUS KNIT OR CROCHET

Knitted/Crocheted Toy

1. Kate Henson, Morrison

Infant Knit/Crochet Sweater Set

1. Helen Null, Morrison

Miscellaneous Knit/Crochet Accessory

1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA

Clothing-Other

1. Lorna Temple, Morison

Miscellaneous Felted Item

1. Vivian Baker, Morrison

CLOTHING

Adult/Child Shirt Or Blouse

1. Lorna Temple, Morison

Apron

1. Karen Hoffman, Savanna; 2. Lorna Temple, Morison

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Miscellaneous Pin Cushion

3. Vivian Baker, Morrison

Purse

1. Michelle Harmon, Morrison; 2. Lorna Temple, Morison

Tote Bag

1. Kate Henson, Morrison; 2. Karen Hoffman, Savanna

Doll Clothes (3 outfits)

1. Christy M Abell, Tampico

Machine Embroidered Article, not listed elsewhere

2. Chris Vanburen-Schrader, Morrison

Closet Accessories

1. Lorna Temple, Morison

Baby Bibs

1. Deb S VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Christy M Abell, Tampico

Holiday Article

1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling; 2. Christy M Abell, Tampico; 3. Betty Halgren, Sterling

Any Other Embroidered Article, not listed elsewhere

1. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison; 2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

Mug Cozy and Mug Rug

1. Lorna Temple, Morison; 2. Christy M Abell, Tampico

Chair Cushion

1. Lorna Temple, Morison

Hair Accessory

1. Christy M Abell, Tampico

RUGS

Any Method

1. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

HAND WOVEN BASKETS

Artistic Design

1. Lorna Temple, Morison

Any Holiday

2. Kerensa K Pink, Sterling

FAMILY HEIRLOOMS

Quilt

1. Arden Wimer, Morrison

Knit/Crochet Tablecloth/Bedspread

1. Betty Halgren, Sterling; 2. Arden Wimer, Morrison

Textile Heirloom

1. Amy S Johannsen, Morrison

Child’s Clothing Heirloom

1. Arden Wimer, Morrison; 2. Angela Altenhoff, Morrison

HERITAGE ARTS

Any Other Heritage Textile Art

1. Angela Altenhoff, Morrison

August 15, 2023

23-04 / JUNIOR TEXTILES

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUDREY GESIAKOWSKI OF STERLING EARNED PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS AT THE 152ND ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S JUNIOR TEXTILE SHOW

MORRISON, ILL.- Audrey Gesiakowski of Sterling earned Premier Exhibitor Honors at the 152nd Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Textile Show.

AWARDS

Premier Exhibitor Trophy (By KAST Laser Creations, Morrison)

Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

DIVISION I (Age group through 14 years)

LINENS – 1

Any Other

1. Bethany Huizenga, Morrison

PICTURES – 1

Small-Any

1. Caitlyn E Pink, Sterling

Large-Any

1. Caitlyn E Pink, Sterling

CLOTHING – 1

Shorts, Pants Or Skirt

2. Jocelyn G Pink, Sterling

Dress Or Jumper

1. Jocelyn G Pink, Sterling

Miscellaneous

1. Jocelyn G Pink, Sterling

PILLOWS – 1

Patchwork/Pieced

1. Alyssa A Temple, Fulton; 3. Jocelyn G Pink, Sterling

Any Other

1. Bethany Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Jocelyn G Pink, Sterling

MISCELLANEOUS – 1

Tote Bag/Purse

2. Jocelyn G Pink, Sterling

Tie Dyed T’shirt, 2 Colors Or Less

2. Caitlyn E Pink, Sterling

Tie Dyed T’shirt, 3 Colors Or More

1. George Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Henry Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Caitlyn E Pink, Sterling

Rug, Any Method

2. Jocelyn G Pink, Sterling

Any Other Wall Hanging

1. Jocelyn G Pink, Sterling; 2. Caitlyn E Pink, Sterling

Any Knit Article

1. Jocelyn G Pink, Sterling

Any Crochet Article

1. Kate Henson, Morrison

DIVISION II (Ages 15 – 18)

HANDMADE DOLL AND ANIMAL – 2

Stuffed Animal (1)

1. Kate Henson, Morrison; 2. Ava Wolever, Morrison; 3. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico

CLOTHING – 2

Apron

1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

Shorts, Pants, Or Skirt

1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico; 3. Kate Henson, Morrison

Dress Or Jumper

1. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico

Miscellaneous

1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico

MISCELLANEOUS – 2

Any Fleece Article

2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

Refrigerator Magnets, Part Textile

2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

Textile Christmas Ornament

1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

Recycled Item Under 12″

1. Kate Henson, Morrison

Recycled Item Over 12″

1. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

Hand Decorated Store Bought Item

1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

Tote Bag Or Purse

1. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico

Jewelry, part textile (limit 6 items)

1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

Tie Dyed T’shirt 2 Colors Or Less

2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

Decorated T-shirt Or Sweat Shirt

1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

Patriotic Item

1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

Any Knit/Crochet Article

1. Kate Henson, Morrison

Electronic Device Cover

1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

Item Made With Duct Tape Under 12″

1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

Item Made With Duct Tape Over 12″

2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

BASKETS – 2

Miscellaneous

1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling

DIVISION III (All Ages)

QUILTS – 3

Quilts

1. Gabriella E Abell, Tampico